Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
clear your head
arrêter de penser à quelque chose pendant un moment et se détendre
Meaning
to stop thinking about something for a while and relax
Example
After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to **clear my head**.
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click-through rate
le pourcentage d'utilisateurs qui cliquent sur une annonce ou un lien
Meaning
the percentage of users who click on an ad or link
Example
Our **click-through rate** improved after we changed the headline.
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clickbait
un titre ou contenu conçu pour attirer l'attention et encourager les clics
Meaning
a headline or content designed to attract attention and encourage clicks
Example
That article title is pure **clickbait**.
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cliffhanger
une fin qui laisse le public en suspense
Meaning
an ending that leaves the audience in suspense
Example
The episode ended on a **cliffhanger**, so we can’t wait for the next one.
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climb the corporate ladder
avancer dans sa carrière ou sa position dans une entreprise
Meaning
to advance in one’s career or position in a company
Example
He worked hard to **climb the corporate ladder**.
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climb the ladder
gravir les échelons dans sa carrière
Meaning
to move up in position or success, especially in a career
Example
He worked hard to **climb the ladder** in his company.
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climb the ladder of success
atteindre des positions plus élevées dans la carrière ou la vie
Meaning
to achieve higher positions in career or life
Example
She’s been **climbing the ladder of success** through hard work.
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Climb the ranks
Monter en position grâce au travail acharné et à l'expérience.
Meaning
To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience.
Example
He **climbed the ranks** from an intern to a manager in five years.
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climb to the top
atteindre la position la plus élevée dans une entreprise ou un domaine
Meaning
to achieve the highest position in a company or field
Example
He’s determined to **climb to the top** of his profession.
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climbing the ladder
améliorer sa position, généralement dans une carrière ou dans le développement personnel
Meaning
to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth
Example
He started at the bottom of the company and has been **climbing the ladder** ever since.
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cloak and dagger
impliquant le secret, le mystère et la tromperie
Meaning
involving secrecy, mystery, and deception
Example
The meeting was surrounded by **cloak and dagger** secrecy.
B2 idiom
close but no cigar
Presque correct ou réussi mais pas tout à fait
Meaning
Almost correct or successful but not quite
Example
He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar.
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close ranks
s'unir et se soutenir mutuellement lorsque l'on fait face à l'opposition
Meaning
to unite and support each other when facing opposition
Example
The employees **closed ranks** after the company came under criticism.
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close the book on something
cesser de s'occuper ou de penser à quelque chose
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
idiom
close the deal
conclure un accord avec succès
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
idiom
cloud computing
la pratique consistant à utiliser des serveurs distants pour stocker, gérer et traiter des données via Internet
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
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clue in
donner à quelqu'un les informations nécessaires
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
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code like a machine
travailler extrêmement rapidement et efficacement en programmation
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
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code of ethics
un ensemble de principes moraux guidant le développement ou l'utilisation de l'IA
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
idiom
code the future
créer des innovations qui façonnent la technologie du futur
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
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code your way out
résoudre un problème grâce aux compétences en programmation
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
idiom
Cogito, ergo sum
Je pense, donc je suis. Une proposition philosophique fondamentale qui affirme que l'acte de penser est la preuve de l'existence de l'individu.
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
idiom
cold call
contacter un client potentiel sans présentation préalable
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
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cold case
un cas criminel qui n'a pas été résolu depuis longtemps
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.